Chirag Gulati

Backend Developer with 6 years of experience, passionate about development, technology, and coffee that sparks ideas. I love bringing digital projects to life. 🚀☕

About me

I am a Senior Software Engineer and Tech Lead based in Bengaluru, India, with over 6 years of experience driving innovative solutions in cloud security and scalable system architecture. My passion lies in building robust, enterprise-grade systems that make a real business impact.

Professional Profile 🎯

Dynamic technology leader with a proven track record of:

  • Architecting large-scale systems - Built 15+ microservices handling operations across 100+ countries for Fortune 500 companies
  • Cloud Security Expertise - Specialized in CSPM, CNAPP, and DevSecOps practices
  • Team Leadership - Mentored teams of 8+ engineers, conducted code reviews, and fostered high-performance engineering cultures
  • Production Excellence - Resolved critical production issues, ensuring global uptime and system reliability
  • Innovation - Integrated cutting-edge technologies like Gurobi optimization, ML-based forecasting, and policy-as-code pipelines

Core Technical Expertise 💻

Languages & Frameworks

  • Python (2.x, 3.x) - Expert level (6+ years)
  • FastAPI, Django, Flask - Production-grade APIs
  • GoLang, NodeJS - Microservices development
  • React - Frontend development

Cloud & Infrastructure

  • Kubernetes - Container orchestration at scale
  • Docker - Containerization and deployment
  • AWS Services - Route 53, Fargate, RDS, Redshift, Lambda, Security Hub
  • Terraform - Infrastructure as Code

Databases

  • PostgreSQL - Multi-TB datasets, zero-downtime migrations
  • Redis - Caching and session management
  • SQL - Complex queries and optimization

DevOps & CI/CD

  • Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions
  • CI/CD Pipelines - Automated testing, deployment, security scanning
  • Git - Version control and collaboration

Security & Compliance

  • CSPM (Cloud Security Posture Management)
  • CNAPP (Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform)
  • RBAC (Role-Based Access Control)
  • Security Tools - Trivy, MacCEY, AWS Security Hub, CloudSploit

Professional Journey 🚀

EPAM Systems | Senior Software Engineer

October 2024 — Present | Bengaluru, India

Lead engineer for Trinity RGMx Platform, Reckitt’s enterprise-wide Revenue Growth Management system deployed across 100+ countries. This mission-critical platform powers pricing optimization, promotional planning, and profitability simulations for global FMCG operations.

Key Achievements:

  • Architected 15+ microservices on Kubernetes with full CI/CD automation
  • Built large-scale Gurobi-based optimization for promotional simulations
  • Designed multi-TB ETL pipelines with zero-downtime migrations
  • Integrated CNAPP/CSPM security into deployment pipelines
  • Implemented enterprise SSL management and PCAS token authentication
  • Resolved critical production issues ensuring global system uptime

AccuKnox | Senior Software Engineer

November 2022 — October 2024 | Cupertino, CA (Remote)

Led development and team management for AccuKnox’s Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) solution, focusing on Kubernetes security and Linux DevSecOps.

Key Achievements:

  • Architected multi-tenancy user management system with comprehensive RBAC
  • Led Python team of junior and senior developers
  • Drove technical leadership through code reviews and best practices
  • Integrated platform with AWS Security Hub, CloudSploit, and Trivy
  • Played key role in hiring process and team building
  • Built continuous monitoring and automated remediation features

Pectus Finance GMBH | Senior Software Engineer

June 2022 — November 2022 | Berlin, Germany (Remote)

Developed serverless financial technology solutions for enterprise data analysis.

Key Achievements:

  • Built custom KPI Builder for data-driven financial decision-making
  • Developed upload manager handling 500,000+ record datasets
  • Created prediction micro-service for financial forecasting
  • Designed hierarchical accounting data management systems

Cashify | Senior Software Engineer

October 2019 — June 2022 | Gurugram, India

Led end-to-end development of scalable systems for India’s largest re-commerce platform.

Key Achievements:

  • Built Django REST Framework projects from scratch
  • Integrated Docker, Jenkins, AWS services for deployment automation
  • Developed authentication systems with OTP-based registration
  • Integrated payment gateways, UPI, Google Maps APIs

Education 🎓

Bachelor of Technology | Computer Science Engineering Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi, India 2019 | CGPA: 8.5/10

Certifications 📜

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect
  • Kubernetes (CKAD) Certified

What Drives Me 💡

I’m passionate about:

  • Solving Complex Problems - Tackling challenging architectural and performance issues
  • Security First - Embedding security into every layer of the stack
  • Team Growth - Mentoring developers and fostering collaborative cultures
  • Continuous Learning - Staying current with emerging technologies and best practices
  • Business Impact - Building solutions that drive measurable business outcomes

Let’s Connect! 🤝

I’m always interested in discussing:

  • Cloud architecture and security
  • DevSecOps best practices
  • Scalable system design
  • Kubernetes and container orchestration
  • Team leadership and mentorship

Feel free to reach out via email or connect with me on LinkedIn!


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